I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies

♕ FIFTEENTH COMMAND | ACTION [ECRUTEAK CITY]

2012-11-24T06:18:22Z

[Once upon a time (well, last year, but same thing, right?) Archer and Kimblee attacked the Kimono Girls in the Ecruteak Dance Theater.

Guess what? It's that time of year again! Except this time there's no Team Rocket attack, instead there's an army of tanks lined up on the outskirts of Ecruteak. Well, they're not exactly full-sized tanks. For some reason they're kind of tiny. Maybe Bradley didn't trust Archer with the full-sized tanks. Do you blame him?

Archer seems ridiculously pleased with himself anyway, as expected. He has his army back, and they're all alive! Somehow! He's learned not to question these things. For once Johto has done something right!]

Sir, are you sure this is a good idea?

[Archer turns to the man who asked, a rather generic Amestrian soldier, wearing the same uniform he is (minus the shoulder stripes and stars, of course). Archer merely smirks in response.]

Gentlemen, we're going to conquer this city in the name of Amestris.

[...Well, it'll really be in his name, but that's not the point! The soldier looks skeptical, but Archer's Bisharp, Queen, gives him a rather nasty look and he scampers off along with the others.]

Destroy anyone who stands in our way! This city will be ours!

[...Someone might want to stop him before he blows up all the landmarks...]

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♕ FOURTEENTH COMMAND | VIDEO

2012-10-23T20:08:09Z

( Private video to Rockets )

[Several minutes later a public broadcast goes out featuring the same list, plus ten other eggs.]

As you can see, I have quite a few eggs I need to sell. The prices and egg moves are listed, just let me know which ones you're interested and--

[He's suddenly interrupted by a Tynamo floating into the screen near him. Archer tries to shoo her away, but that just seems to upset her. She moves to latch her x-shaped mouth onto his hand and shocks him.

Archer yelps and tries to pull her off, finding it impossible. Clearly there's only one solution.]

Kimblee!

[...yell for his Kimblee, obviously. The feed cuts out there.

It comes back on shortly thereafter, with Archer looking even more pissed than usual. His hand is bandaged though the injury doesn't seem to be too bad. Tynamo aren't very powerful, after all.]

As I was saying, I'll send the eggs wherever you need them, either through the Centers or with one of my Flying-types. Thank you for your time.

[And end feed!]

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♕ THIRTEENTH COMMAND | VIDEO / TEXT | VIDEO - PRIVATE TO ROCKETS

2012-10-02T02:37:47Z

[ VIDEO / TEXT ]

[The video opens to two Team Rocket Grunts. They don't look particularly important, just two stereotypical Grunts wearing the usual uniforms and waiting in what appears to be National Park. It's dark, but the two are still visible. They don't seem to know that they're being filmed.]

Man, we need to pull this off. The boss won't be pleased if we don't. So where are the saps we're supposed to be stealing from?

No idea. He said they'd be here though--

[The second Grunt is cut off by the approach of several figures. Both Grunts reach for the Pokéballs on their belts. They relax almost immediately though; the figures are three NPC trainers who frequent National Park.]

Good, you're here. Alright, hand over your Pokémon! We're taking them in the name of Team Rocket!

[The trainers don't protest at all. They hand over their Pokémon without complaint. The second Rocket Grunt shifts back and forth on his feet, obviously nervous.]

This doesn't feel right. People don't normally hand their Pokémon over like this. And don't they look funny...?

Shut up. The boss said this would be an easy job. He was right!

I just don't like this...

[With the Pokéballs secured in the first Grunt's bag, the two are quick to flee the scene. The three NPC trainers turn and walk out of sight in unison. All is still for a few moments.

Then a pendulum drops in front of the camera and sways back and forth for a few seconds. To those who have raised a Hypno it might look familiar. It's followed by a text a minute later.]

you might be next

( Private video to Team Rocket )

((OOC: Attack is mod approved! The Rocket Grunts are NPCs and are not being controlled, but the NPC trainers are being controlled by Archer's Psychic-type Pokémon! Replies will come from Alekhine, Archer's Alakazam who is behind the video! Archer will get away with this for the time being, but never fear, he'll be captured for messing with peoples' heads eventually!))

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CR CHART - EXITVOID

2012-09-21T04:50:44Z

( TL;DR )

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♕ TWELFTH COMMAND | VIDEO / ACTION [MAHOGANY TOWN, TEAM ROCKET BASE]

2012-09-19T19:24:14Z

[ VIDEO ]

[The video feed opens to Archer playing with a Venipede. Said Venipede is glaring at the camera - how dare it take his trainer's attention away!]

I've been in Johto for one year.

[Yes, this is a very important announcement. Archer doesn't look up at the camera, instead continuing to toy with Kann's anntenae.]

To those of you who have been here for quite some time, have you decided that you want to stay here? Why or why not?

[To those of you familiar with Archer, he seems quite a bit distant today. The fact that he's not looking at the camera is one sure sign, but he's also looking a little... down, for lack of a better word. He's not even trying to be threatening. This must be a first!]

I'd appreciate any opinions, even from those of you who haven't been here for very long.

[He gestures airily and the Alakazam running the 'Gear turns it off.]

[ ACTION - MAHOGANY TOWN, TEAM ROCKET BASE ]

[Should you find yourself in Mahogany Town today and you decide to explore the Team Rocket Base (which really shouldn't be all that difficult to find if you know what you're looking for), you'll find that the place is rigged with Voltorbs that will explode as soon as they enter a battle. They're not the only threat, however! There are five Psychic-types just waiting beyond there, all with orders to attack any intruders. They're also high leveled, but don't worry! They'll at least let their trainer know before attacking you!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to enter the base and either defeat the Psychic-types or persuade them to keep from attacking! Show them you mean no harm and they won't hurt you! After all, there might be something valuable or useful inside that base ~~probably not~~...

Archer is holed up in a room inside the base (Kimblee's old room, to be specific), still amusing himself by playing with Kann, the ridiculously powerful Venipede. Feel free to come bother him!]

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♕ ELEVENTH COMMAND | ANONYMOUS TEXT - LOCKED TO ROCKETS

2012-07-22T01:30:25Z

[A private text comes across the Rocket network late at night, accompanied by quite a few pictures. The pictures don't include any people or Pokémon, but it should be very obvious where they were taken, should you be familiar with the Gyms in Mahogany Town and Blackthorn City. Both Gyms seem to have been taken down by a variety of attacks. The trainers have been defeated as well, though they don't seem to be badly injured, just unconscious. Following the stream of pictures is a short text.]

I expected better of you, Rockets. You haven't put your powers to good use.

((OOC: Archer and Kimblee have attacked both the Mahogany Gym and the Blackthorn Gym. This is mod approved! They're long gone from both cities and won't be caught just yet. Archer will reply anonymously to any Rockets who reply to the message!))

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♕ TENTH COMMAND | VIDEO

2012-06-13T19:18:26Z

[The video opens to two badge cases, each with all eight Johto Gym Badges arranged neatly. The camera turns to focus on Archer then; he's smirking even more than usual, if that's even possible.]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the previous record for earning all the Gym Badges was eleven months?

[It's not really a question. He remembers exactly what Mustang said.]

Kimblee and I have done it in eight.

[He'll give you all a moment to absorb that knowledge. Yes, yes, they're amazing, he knows~]

We're both seeking challenges from others who have gathered the Gym Badges. We both have teams at level 100, though we also have lowered-leveled Pokémon, if you're interested in challenging either of us. We would be interested in double battling as well, if any of you are interested.

[...Well, he would, at least. Sorry, Kimblee, you have no choice~]

We look forward to it.

[OOC: This is a double post! You'll receive replies from either Kimblee or Archer!]

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♕ NINTH COMMAND | ACTION [OLIVINE CITY] | FOURTH WALL

2012-05-25T09:08:27Z

[If you happen to be exploring Olivine City today, you may run into Archer. That's really not all that unusual - contrary to popular belief, he does spend some time outdoors (some being the key word there) - but what's striking about it is... well, the insane number of cats following him.]

Where did you all even come from...?

[They're all the little cats rather than the larger ones. That means there's a herd of wild Meowth, Glameow, Skitty, Shinx, and Purrloin following Archer around. He loves cats, sure, but this is a bit much!]

[...He may or may not have started carrying around one of those Purrloin though. It's only because he doesn't have one, it's not like he actually likes it or anything...!!]

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♕ EIGHTH COMMAND | VIDEO - PRIVATE TO ROCKETS | VIDEO / ACTION [ROUTE 34]

2012-04-25T05:48:00Z

( Private video to Team Rocket members )

[ VIDEO - 2 HOURS LATER ]

[After he's sent the eggs out to the members of Team Rocket, Archer opens the video feed back up again, panning slowly over the remaining eggs.]

I'm selling several Pokémon eggs. I'll send a list out shortly containing information on the species, egg moves, and prices. Thank you in advance.

[Sure enough, that same list will hit the network a few minutes later!]

( Action for Route 34 )

[OOC: This is a double post ~~somehow~~, so you'll get either Archer or Kimblee responding with information about the eggs! Any questions about the second set of eggs on that list up there will be fielded by Kimblee! The action part is entirely Archer, however! If you'd rather reply to the action, we can just handwave the transaction!]

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♕ SEVENTH COMMAND | VIDEO / ACTION [ROUTE 35]

2012-04-03T01:23:45Z

[ V I D E O ]
[The video opens to focus on a pink Pokémon. She smiles at the camera and waves.]

[The camera then turns to focus on Archer. His expression is carefully controlled - he looks bored if you're not overly familiar with him.]

...I believe Sheska has returned home. This was her Pokémon, Appendi.

[Again he returns the Gear to focus on the Audino. She doesn't seem to be too bothered by the fact that she's suddenly Archer's Pokémon rather than Sheska's. In fact, she's currently practicing using Attract on Kimblee, Archer's Glameow.]

I don't understand. She didn't defeat any of the Gym Leaders or the Elite Four. Why was she returned home?

[Archer's expression falters into something resembling frustration for a moment, but he corrects it quickly - the Gear only captures a quick flicker of the expression change when he returns it to focus on himself.]

Is there someone in charge of this? Why are some people returned home so quickly? Any information you might have would be greatly appreciated.

[Click!]

[ A C T I O N ]
[Later in the day you can find Archer on Route 35. He's crouched down to the Audino's height. The newest addition to his team looks rather beaten up, but she's beaming contentedly. Archer sprays her with an Antidote and sighs.]

Try to be more careful against the Nidoran, understood? I'm not going to take you back to the Pokémon Center repeatedly to heal poison and I don't have an unlimited number of Antidotes.

[To anyone who's spent any amount of time around Archer, this behavior will probably seem very strange. It isn't every day you see a jerk like him tsuning really hard at a pink Pokémon! He pats the Pokémon on the head and stands back up, flicking a finger toward the grass. The Audino responds quickly, dashing into the grass and searching for a wild Pokémon to fight.]

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♕ SIXTH COMMAND | VIDEO

2012-03-05T04:52:29Z

[The video opens to a nondescript room, focused on nine different types of eggs, all neatly propped up by pillows. Curled around the eggs is a sleepy-looking Persian, who seems rather annoyed that her nap has been interrupted by the video. Archer isn't in the shot.]

I have been experimenting with Pokémon breeding. Sheska has assisted me. These are the results.

[To those who actually know Archer, the strange, clipped speech might seem a bit odd. He hasn't been feeling well lately, no big deal!]

The following Pokémon are available for sale: Shinx, Murkrow, Zubat, Porygon, Hoothoot, Mime Jr, Pawniard, Litwick, and Audino. I also have two hatched Onixes for sale. The majority of these have egg moves as well. If you're interested, I can give you the prices. Thank you for your time.

[And end feed!]

(The egg post is here! Anything that isn't sold will be shoved in Archer's PC box forever. You don't have to comment to the egg post if you're interested!)

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♕ FIFTH COMMAND | TEXT / ACTION [ILEX FOREST]

2012-01-29T01:37:43Z

[An anonymous text has been sent out to all of Johto. All replies will be anonymous as well ~~unless he screws up and anonfails which is highly likely~~.]

How do you deal with the loss of a close friend?

[For those of you in Ilex Forest, Archer is currently busy training his Pokémon. Or at least, that's what he'd like you to think he's doing. Every so often he'll check the Gear to see if there's a response to that anonymous text.]

[Today really isn't a good day. Archer definitely seems more distracted and agitated than usual, and he's been snapping at his Pokémon all day. Why? It's January 28th. Kimbley would have been twenty-eight today.]

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TVK PERSONA & SKILLS

2012-01-15T10:01:01Z

Start Date: 01/21/2012
Current Location: Prospero
Travelling Party: None

Seth

Level 01

Garu

INFO;
Character Name: Frank Archer
Arcana: Tower
Persona Name: Seth (demon)
Notes: Seth has been listed under the Moon Arcana and the Tower Arcana. Obviously I'll be using Seth as the latter, though his skills will be loosely based around the sets he has in Persona 3 and 4.

SKILL LIST;
Level 01: Garu » Inflicts a small amount of wind damage on one enemy.
Level 10: Agi » Inflicts a small amount of fire damage on one enemy.
Level 20: Enemy Radar » Ability to locate enemies within a certain radius, the radius grows as the Persona strengthens.
Level 30: Stagnant Air » Inflicts a small amount of damage on all enemies.
Level 40: Heat Riser » Increases an ally's Attack, Defense and Agility.
Level 50: Evil Smile » Chance of inflicting the Fear ailment on all enemies.
Level 60: Killer Wind » Inflicts a moderate amount of wind damage on all enemies.
Level 70: Hellfire » Inflicts a large amount of fire damage on all enemies.
Level 80: Judgment of Darkness » Inflicts a large amount amount of damage on all enemies. Has a 50% chance of killing targets.
Level 90: Crescent Mirror » Inflicts an extremely large amount of damage against all enemies.
Level 100: Omega Cluster » Affects all enemies. For each turn after this spell is cast, the lowest level enemy will die.

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HMD

2012-01-11T12:26:33Z

How am I doing with Archer? Leave your comments here; I'm always looking to improve!

Anon is on, IP logging is off.

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ROUTE 29 APP

2012-01-11T12:23:51Z

( I can make it happen, if you want. )

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